Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
Office / Marketing Staff About the Role We are looking for a creative and motivated individual who is ready to take on marketing efforts, light administrative work at our landscape design studio. The tasks include making promotional materials and managing the company website and social media, as well as supporting our principal and design staff […]
Hamlin School The Hamlin School is a highly regarded K-8 private girl’s school located in San Francisco. Shades of Green in collaboration with MCA designed a rooftop terrace that will serve as a flexible outdoor learning environment for young students of all ages and capabilities, to engage with nature, peers, and educators in both learning
City Dream Home This stately Pacific Heights residence underwent a major remodel including a new garden to maximize outdoor living. A lap pool, outdoor shower, fireplaces, covered patio spaces, and outdoor kitchen are part of the garden. A dual-sided fireplace provides a window to the shower behind. Formal trees screen the covered patio next to
In the Redwoods Located in a tranquil, forested canyon of Mill Valley, the project site is a steep hillside with over 100 feet of grade change. Working with the site’s vertical terrain, the primary design intent was to create a series of usable outdoor spaces for an active family that enhance and integrate the natural
On the Edge of the Continent On a windswept grassy ridge high above the Pacific Ocean sits a pyramid with awe inspiring views of the hills rolling down to the sea. Although breathtaking, the site posed the challenge of designing usable spaces and effective circulation on a steep hillside while still maintaining the natural character.
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Secret Garden High above the streets of San Francisco sits a secret garden. Robust concrete walls and wooden gates shield it from the outside world. A stone staircase curves through the hillside garden of mature trees and cascading vines. At the top of the stair, an expansive garden opens up, offering breathtaking views of the
Hilltop Hideaway Located on a hilltop surrounded by oak savannah, this estate’s entire landscape was re-envisioned. The new owners sought to create a home for their family by remodeling the two existing houses and adding a pool area in addition to redesigning the gardens and entrance area. A new pool, spa, and bocce court create
Treasure Island Shades of Green’s work includes the design of the site’s interior courtyard, roof top terrace and assitance in perimeter streetscape and shared public way design for a new Mixed-Use Multifamily Development at Treasure Island Strong emphasis on the comfort and functionality of the spaces was placed to create multiple types of use. Work
The Lark This project is to freshen up the landscape elements of an existing Apartment complex in San Mateo, to make it as a center of the thriving and sustainable community. The newly added landscape amenity includes, a pollinator program and an old bocce court turned into a thriving community garden with fruit trees and
Contemporary Living This contemporary garden for a LEED Platinum residence melds sophisticated design, luxury, and advanced technology. An upper rooftop deck with an outdoor fireplace and barbecue establishes a sophisticated outdoor room for entertaining against a backdrop of the cityscape and Golden Gate Bridge. Pavers and a no-mow lawn create a multi-use area in the
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